Assistant Professor

About This Role:

The K-State Social Work Program invites applicants to apply for a 9-month tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year. Responsibilities for this position include teaching a course load of five classes per academic year (2-3 per semester), scholarly research, and departmental and university service. The program will target candidates with direct social work practice experience, teaching interest in areas of Direct Social Work Practice, and a strong record of scholarly research.

Inquiries about the position can be emailed to Dr. Don Kurtz, Department Head and Professor of Social Work, at dlk3535@ksu.edu.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in social work or a related field
• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
• At least two years of social work practice experience post-MSW

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of in-person teaching effectiveness
• Strong research agenda and proven scholarly record
• Experience in teaching diverse student populations

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Submit ONE pdf file (under the resume field) Cover letter, Curriculum Vita, teaching evaluations, and names of three professional references along with the completed application.

Screening of Applications Begins:

October 7th, 2024.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

Salary commensurate with experience in the range of $70,000 - $75,000.